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9 students honored for essay, art contests

LIBERTY — In celebration of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, the city of Liberty invited local students in grades 6 to 12 to participate in a communitywide celebration of creativity and civic pride, according to…

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Department of Natural Resources joins World Cup 2026 air monitoring team

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will team up with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other federal, state and local agencies responsible for conducting air monitoring at the different Kansas City-area venues hosting World Cup 2026 matches, practices and related activities, according to a press release. Together, the monitoring is part of a coordinated…

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DIVAS ON A DIME: Homemade pizza night starts with simple dough

By Patti DiamondThere’s something really satisfying about making pizza dough from scratch.Maybe it’s because pizza has become one of those “special occasion” meals for many families. Between delivery fees, rising restaurant prices and the mysterious extra charges that appear out of thin air, pizza night can cost nearly as much as a decent steak dinner…

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